Folkestone Council Tax Frozen Again
For the FOURTH year, Folkestone Town Council have FROZEN Council tax. The Lib Dem backed budget was passed in January and kept Council tax stable while protecting and developing local services.
31 Jan 2011
Folkestone Mayor stands up for Town
Town Mayor Tom McNeice has been representing Folkestone at over 150 events since being elected Mayor in May 2010. From visiting the local Samaritans to attending civic events across the town and promoting Folkestone across Kent, Tom has also helped raise thousands of pounds for local charities including B-4-8's and the Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
31 Jan 2011
Temporary Road Closure – Rectory Lane, Brookland – from 9 February 2011
Kent Highways have advised it will be necessary to close Rectory Lane, Brookland for BT tree-cutting and aerial cabling works. The road will be closed from 9 February 2011 for up to 3 days, between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm, and re-opened outside these hours. The alternative route is via Oldhouse Lane, Carter Lane and King Street.
28 Jan 2011
Young Musicians: Tune up and get ready for battle
Young people across the county are being invited to join a brand new online 'battle of the bands' music competition.
28 Jan 2011
Temporary Road Closure – Charlotte Street, Folkestone – from 1 February 2011
Kent Highways have advised that it is necessary to close Charlotte Street, Folkestone from 1 February 2011 for up to 2 days. The road will be closed to through traffic between the junctions with Dover Road and Harvey Street.
28 Jan 2011
An Honest Debate about First Past The Post
A No vote this 5 May is more than a vote against AV. It's a vote in favour of our existing electoral system, first past the post.
JBYFV
18 Jan 2011
National News
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
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Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
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3 May 2025
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